#BrownCarGuy – News, Views & Reviews!
Prepare for major changes on the roads as draconian driver licence restrictions roll out, and EVs get slapped with London’s Congestion Charge starting in 2025. The rising costs of driving are dampening the driving spirit, and potholes continue to wreak havoc on our vehicles. The battle against motorists is intensifying, and it’s set to escalate with the upcoming government changes.
Has new car design lost it’s way? Is it stuck in a rut? What is going on with the new Alfa Romeo Milano? Why is there no exciting cars around me on the A40. Yet there are some spectacular cars out there, but not enough. What are designers missing? Why aren’t they pushing the boundaries of car design, especially with the advent of modular EV drive platforms?
Mystery Car Monday. Guess the Car! Put your answers in the comments below. Answer will be revealed next Monday with the second instalment.
Here’s stuff you might not know, but should do!
Highlighting some of the hidden gems of the automotive world, cars you maybe didn’t know about but should do!
Meet the newest, biggest and fanciest member of Volkswagen’s all-electric ID range of passenger cars. The ID.7 rolls out at nearly five metres long, sets a new benchmark for luggage capacity and yet achieves a drag coefficient of just 0.23 Cd, letting it slice through the air with the serenity of a swallow.
In the countdown to D-Day, the Mayoral Election on 2 May 2024, it’s time for a major ULEZ Update covering the Green Insurer’s survey on what people think of schemes like ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone in London) and CAZ (Clean Air Zone in Birmingham), plus the sudden infestations of Bat Boxes on ULEZ Camera poles thwarting maintenance staff from restoring vision to cameras that may not longer be functioning properly (courtesy Batman!) and I provide updates on all the events planned between now and the election. Whether you’re directly affected by the ULEZ regulations, interested in urban environmental policies, or keen on understanding the broader societal impacts, you need to watch this.
In an era where cars are more connected than ever, cybersecurity becomes a pivotal concern. The introduction of UNECE Regulation 155 by the United Nations marks a significant shift in automotive industry standards, necessitating stringent cybersecurity measures to protect against remote hacking and unauthorized access.
A few quick clips from this evening’s West London Classics & Classic Custom. Plus (below) Live walkaround at the awesome car show and meet.
While at a Mazda Media Drive event at Bicester Heritage, I couldn’t resist taking the updated 2024 Mazda MX-5 RF for a drive, especially as the sun was shining and, just for a few hours, it had actually stopped raining!
